“Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.” (Psalm... Continue Reading →
Meditation on the crown of thorns
Then Pilate had Jesus flogged with a lead-tipped whip. The soldiers wove a crown of thorns and put it on his head, and they put a purple robe on him. “Hail! King of the Jews!” they mocked, as they slapped him across the face. John 19:1-3 We mock Jesus too, when we profess to be... Continue Reading →
Act like a Child (of God)
One of the advantages of being a Child of God is that everything that is His, you may claim for yourself. Realize that your Father owns the entire universe! He created you, and he will surely give you anything that you need. When you are having trouble finding it in yourself to be kind or... Continue Reading →
New life
“and through him God reconciled everything to himself. He made peace with everything in heaven and on earth by means of Christ’s blood on the cross.” Colossians 1:20 True, Jesus came to save us from the consequences of our sin, but did you realize that was only part of his mission? Jesus did not end... Continue Reading →
Stronghold Struggles: Selfishness
But God’s discipline is always good for us, so that we might share in his holiness. No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening—it’s painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way. Hebrews 12:10-11 Last Sunday I made a commitment to concentrate on... Continue Reading →
5 Reasons to have a Christmas card making party! @ThriftyGoodness
Ok It's no secret that Christmas is without a doubt my FAVORITE holiday. I love everything about it. The pumpkin spice, the fire, the 25 Days of Christmas on TV, baking, buying presents, everything!! (I even listen to my Charlie Brown Christmas cd when no one is around, but you didn't hear that from me)... Continue Reading →
Aspiring to Loveliness @LisaClub31Women
By Lisa Jacobson, from her LOVELY blog I wanted to share this beautiful list I stumbled upon today! What a wonderful list to aspire to - I'd rather be able to exude even one of these things very well, than have all the money in the world. Be gentle in words and actions. Let your... Continue Reading →
Story of a Soul – Read this book!
Today is a very special day, it is a day to remember Saint Therese of Lisieux. For a brief introduction, watch the video below - Father Martin can explain it much better than I! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4v2Zovy1i5Y there is much to say about her and the simple and humble life she led, but I have to tell... Continue Reading →
Question of the day: What seed can you sow?
Hillsong's Desert Song proclaims: This is my prayer in the harvest, where favor and providence flow; I know I'm filled to be emptied again; The seed I've received I shall sow How has the Lord filled you this week? How can you "sow" what you have been given? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlgUUeQh0CQ